Arrabida Scenic Drive & Christ the King

by coach & on foot

Your experience begins with a drive over the River Tagus by means of the grand 25th April Bridge, 230ft (70m) above the water and the second longest suspension bridge in Europe.

Shortly afterwards, you will stop at a belvedere near the colossal statue of Christ the King. This was erected as a thanksgiving by the women in Portugal that their men folk were not actively involved in World War II. You will not climb the pedestal, but from the ground level there is a magnificent view of the city of Lisbon: the Castle of St. George dominating Alfama, the Baixa district and Black Horse Square, Belém and the Jeronimos Monastery and of course the Bridge itself.

From here, your journey continues through the picturesque mountain range known as the Serra da Arrábida, a unique nature reserve giving breathtaking panoramic views along the way.

You will then have approximately 30-minutes of free time at the very old and picturesque city of Setúbal.

Your return journey to the port will take a different route via the Vasco da Gama Bridge, which at the time of its opening was the longest in Europe and the 3rd longest worldwide. Towards the end of the crossing there are views over the Expo ‘98 site.